Rinotec 100mg Injection
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
united biotech
Pack of
1 Injection
Salt Composition
Irinotecan Injection IP
Storage
Keep in cold place

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Overview
Rinotec 100mg injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug used in the treatment of colon cancer and rectal cancer in adults. This injection can be used alone or in combination with other chemotherapeutic drugs to increase the effectiveness of the medicine. Rinotec injection inhibits the action of enzymes. In such a way, it slows down and stops the multiplication of the cancer cells.
Indication
Rectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer
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Description
Rinotec 100mg Injection is an anticancer medicine.The doctor prescribes this medication to cure colon and rectal cancer in adults. This drug interferes with the specific enzyme activity that promotes the growth of cancer cells. As a result, the Rinotec Injection slows down and stops the cancer cell from spreading to other nearby organs in the body. It is advised to take proper consultation with your doctor before using it. Your healthcare expert will decide the dosage and duration of the Rinotec 100mg Injection. Your doctor must give you this injection. Kindly do not self-administer it. Taking it in the wrong way can cause severe side effects such as Myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression leading to low levels of RBC, WBC, and platelets in the blood) and diarrhea. Share with your healthcare expert immediately if you are allergic to Rinotec. It is suggested to consult with your medical professional if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be pregnant. It is important to monitor blood count and related disorders regularly while under treatment with Rinotec 100mg.
Side Effects
Side effects are the symptoms that show after taking Rinotec 100mg Injection. In some cases, they do not require medical attention and disappear with time as your body adopts medicine. Even though all anticancer drugs have adverse effects, not all people have them. Consult your doctor if you're finding it hard to handle them. Below are some of such common & rare adverse effects:
Common effects:
Anemia
Fatigue
abdominal pain
Constipation
Hair loss
Weight loss
Nausea & vomiting
Fever, infections including sepsis
Abnormal bilirubin levels
Serious effects:
Early and late diarrhea
Allergic reactions
Kidney impairment
Lung problems
Anorexia (an eating disorder)
Asthenia (abnormal weakness)
low count of RBCs (Red Blood Cells) in the blood
How To Use
Rinotec 100mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.
How It Works
Rinotec 100mg Injection is an antineoplastic medicine consisting of an active ingredient called Irinotecan. It blocks the specific activity of the topoisomerase I enzyme that is necessary for the division and progression of cancer cells. It causes changes in the DNA synthesis of cancer cells. Due to Irinotecan's effect, it becomes difficult for cancer cells to undergo abnormal cell division and other survival processes. This ultimately leads to cancer cell death.
Safety Advice

Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Rinotec 100mg Injection. Kindly consult your doctor for further information.

Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Rinotec 100mg Injection may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.

Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Rinotec Injection is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.

Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Rinotec 100mg Injection.

Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Rinotec 100mg Injection.

Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Rinotec 100mg Injection if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
Missed Doses
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Rinotec 100mg Injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately. Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Quick Tips
It is recommended to drink plenty of water and fluids to keep your body hydrated while under treatment of Rinotec 100mg injection.
Overdose can cause various blood disorders. Go for regular blood tests to monitor them.
Diarrhea is the first sign after taking Rinotec 100mg injection. It can occur within 24 hours. Consult with your doctor and intake antidiarrheal treatment like loperamide. If severe, it can be life-threatening.
Share with your doctor if you have a medical history of liver problems such as jaundice, heart, and kidney problems, high blood pressure or sugar level, high cholesterol level, and pulmonary disorders like asthma.
FAQs
Drinking alcohol is considered to be unsafe under treatment of Rinotec 100mg Injection. It is advised to ask your healthcare expert about alcohol intake along with this medicine.
The use of Rinotec 100mg Injection may result in sterility in both men and women. You should discuss with your doctor if you're planning to be pregnant.
Vaccines don't work along with Rinotec 100mg Injection. You should avoid taking any other vaccinations while undergoing this treatment.
It is recommended that proper consultation and discussion about the risks and benefits of using Rinotec 100mg injection be conducted. He will monitor your blood, lipids, body weight, and sugar levels regularly. It is advised to use effective birth control options to avoid pregnancy while taking this anticancer injection.
If you take a higher dose of Rinotec 100mg Injection than prescribed, it may cause severe blood loss and diarrhea. If you have taken a higher dose, contact your doctor immediately.